Shelby - you are so kind in your offer. I come from a long line of William Ragan's in Anderson County, KY I am most interested in a marriage between William RAGAN and Elizabeth H. (or H. Elizabeth) possible Roberson. This would be before 1840. Of course, I would love any that you find from this area because they were all related. Thanks again MaryAnn Dark

I'm going to be at the courthouse either tomorrow or Monday. Other than the ones I already have does anyone need a marriage, will or deed lookup? Shelby

Dick: (I am copying this reply to KYLANDERS as well as VAPWILLI since I posted a copy of my query to them orginally -- if they want to see a copy of your post they can e-mail me or you for it) I can't thank you enough for all the information you have taken the time to share. I will digest it over the next week or so and see if I can add anything. In the meantime, if I can help you with anything please don't hesitate to let me know (I am now focusing on Davis/Milton families in 19th century Kentucky -- especially in around the Bluegrass counties but I have accumulated some data on the Milton/Meltons in 17th and 18th century Virginia. Regards, Byron Marshall (son of Bessie Milton, great grandson of Melissa Davis Milton) p.s. One note regarding you comment on the spelling of Milton/Melton. It is a cross (or a dot?)that those of us with this lneage must bear -- there is no uniformity in the spelling. For the first 2 centuries, the "i"s became "e"s and vice versa without warning. I have even heard of both spellings used in the same document (although I do not have an example handy). Once my mother's lineage arrived in Nelson Co., Kentucky around 1800 they seem to use the "i" almost all the time but that does not mean court clerks and census-takers did. Thus it is always necessary to check the indices for both (unless of course there is a soundex).

Dick: I have been rereading your earlier post regarding Presley Davis of Prince William Co.VA. Capt. Jesse Davis (his brother) married Nancy Milton Davis, who belongs to one of my collateral Milton lines. You mention the Kincheloe Station in Kentucky. You probably already know about the graphic survivor's record of what became famous in early Kentucky history as the "Kincheloe" or “Burnt Station” incident but if not here is my note. Two days before the attack on the community, there had been a sighting of a “war party” of a 100 or so Indians, Colonel Isaac Cox called out the men of the stations in the vicinity to chase the Indians away. But the Indians had already passed behind Cox’s band and soon attacked the Kincheloe station. The following is from an account published a half-century later but based in part upon the memories of survivors: "Just as the day began to dawn,Cornelius Davis, the sentinel, apprehending no danger, retired from his post to procure a few moments repose. He had just entered his cabin and begun divesting himself of his clothing, preparatory to lying down, when the yells of the savages were heard. He snatched down his rifle, and stepping out of his cabin saw an Indian on the top of the stockade. He fired at him, but whether with effect was not known. The flash of Davis’ gun revealing his position to the Indians several fired at him, and so close were they to him, that the blaze from their guns set fire to his shirt, the only garment he had on. He retreated into his cabin, whilst a large negro man kept the Indians at bay in front. Isaac Davis, the son, then a small boy, yet recollects vividly the appearance of his father when he entered the cabin . . . covered with blood from his wounds, his clothing in a light blaze . . . he went out again, but only to meet more speedily the death that was inevitable. He struggle to the last, and was tomahawked, and fell a few paces from the fort. Two of the daughters of Davis were also killed, one of them being beheaded, and her body suspended on a sapling by her hand. Mrs. Davis, the wife was the only one of the ten in the family of escape [other than the boy Isaac].",Thomas Speed, “Kincheloe’s, or Burnt Station,” The Register of the Kentucky Historical Society 32:99 (April 1934): 168-177 p.s. does anyone know the relationship between Jesse and Cornelius Davis?

I believe that I have completed all of the lookup requests that were sent to me. If, someone who sent me a request and hasn't received an answer please let me know. I have decided to add Wills to the free lookups. So therefore I will do Marriages, Deeds, and Wills. Death records are not kept at the Anderson Courthouse, and I'm finding that it just takes me too much time to check these out. If you wish to check the death records try using the following site as it may be of some help: <A HREF="http://ukcc.uky.edu/~vitalrec/">Kentucky Vital Records Index</A> Sincerely, Shelby Williams

I assume you know there is a David Layton about the right age in both the 1830 and the 1840 census for Anderson Counties. Unfortunately I don't have access to any later than 1850 but if you run into a William Bell Milton or George Newman at the end of the century I would appreciate hearing. [email protected] wrote: > > I'm looking for my gr-gr-grandfather, David LAYTON b. about 1786 (1850 Census, > Anderson County, KY), wife Melinda YALAWAY (?). Melinda and children only in > 1860 Census. Is there a state census for 1855? Their son, David, born about > 1844 in Rough & Ready, KY, now Alton, in Anderson county.

Hello Dick: Apologies at the outset for the length of this message but I am hoping the detail will help. When I e-mailed you earlier I had not yet seen your post of last year. It helps me put some of my puzzle together. First let me say what I have and then ask a question: MacKenzie, "Colonial Families of USA" vol.2, p.519 has Nancy MILTON marrying Presley DAVIS May 19, 1819 and the two settling in Shelby Co. KY where they had a son Taliaferro Milton DAVIS (who later moved to Missouri). My notes from Cliff, "KY Marriages 1797-1865" (reprinted from Register of KY Historical Society) p.21 has the groom's name as "Priestly" and her name as "Ann" with the date as May 01. The date may be of the bond while his name may be a misprint. Joyce (no last name given -- <[email protected]> ) wrote "Nancy" was a common nickname for "Ann", so these two are probably one and the same. Do you know where they were married -- what county? I have MILTON's in northern KY about that time. Don't know if Ann/Nancy is connected to mine or not. Joyce I agree that "Ann" probably a nickname for Nancy since her mother also a Nancy. Secondly, Presley DAVIS is listed as a witness to the will of his father Capt Jesse DAVIS (c.1751-c.1818 born in VA son of Isaac DAVIS) in 1818 and that of William DAVIS (his brother's?) in 1836; both in Nelson Co.KY. If all of this sounds correct then I would like from you the names of the other children of Jesse Davis. I am also curious whether there is any connection to my great grandmother, Melissa M. DAVIS (b. 1834 in Anderson Co. KY) who married Zack Green MILTON c.1854) Byron Marshall To: "DAVIS family genealogy list" <[email protected]> Subject: Presley Davis Date: Mon, 21 Apr 97 16:58:35 EST Errors-to: <[email protected]> Sender: [email protected] X-listname: <[email protected]> X-Mailer: Mercury MTS (Bindery) v1.31 Dear Dick, My ancestor was Presley Davis, born about 1812-1815 (from census guesses). He lived in Spartanburg County, SC for many years. Do you have any other information about your Presley Davis? Kathy Marsh [email protected] -------------- Hi Kathy - This is an especially interesting piece of mail since it touches on one of my favorite family mysteries. If you'll look back at my chart, you'll see that there are actually TWO Presley Davis entries: one at 1.1.4 as you've noted, and also his father at 1.1. I don't have firm dates for any of them, but my reconstructed dates based on various documents are as follows: Presley Davis b.c.1775-1794 d.1823 w: Sarah Barry b.c.1790 m: children Richard b.c.1814 Kelestus b.c.1820 Caleb b.c.1804-1810 Presley b.c.1820-1825 This family was from the Prince William County Virginia area. I have only scant information about them. Kelestus (aka Thomas) stayed in the area. Richard was in Mississippi long enough to have a child there, but returned to Prince William. There is indication Caleb may have joined him there. I have no information on Presley (the son). There's some more to tell. In researching the PrWm Cty records for my branch of the family, I came across the records of another Davis family [Dawson-Davis and Related Families, Leslie Dawson, 1984] to which no linkage has been established . BUT, in these records, I found two more Presleys. Data as follows: Isaac Davis (?-1771) m Elizabeth Kincheloe had 11 children, one of whom was Presley (1756-?), who is reported to have been killed in the Battle of Long Island during the Revolution. Another of Isaac's children was Jesse Davis (1755 - 1818). Jesse married Nancy Melton, and they had 8 children, one of whom they named Presley. The story is that Jesse and several others of his brothers and sisters moved from Prince Wm County to Nelson County Kentucky after the Revolution where they built a Fort called Fort Knicheloe, but later called "Burnt Station" after an Indian attack. Jesse's son Presley married Ann Milton, the daughter of John Milton of Frederick Cty VA. So, here are four Presley's from two different families to add to the one you already know about. The name is unusual enough that it would seem there must be a link, but I've had no luck. I'm posting this reply to a couple of mailing lists in hopes this will ring a bell with someone. Regards [email protected]

I'm looking for my gr-gr-grandfather, David LAYTON b. about 1786 (1850 Census, Anderson County, KY), wife Melinda YALAWAY (?). Melinda and children only in 1860 Census. Is there a state census for 1855? Their son, David, born about 1844 in Rough & Ready, KY, now Alton, in Anderson county.

Hi Everyone, Would someone have cemetery listings for Anderson & Franklin Co. KY? I am looking for the grave of JOHN THOMPSON & CHRISTINE THOMPSON. I believe they died in Anderson County but someone suggested Franklin County. Since I am at a dead end any help would be appreciated. Thank You, Roberta Summers.

[Forwarded Copy] Date: Wed, 4 Nov 1998 07:48:38, -0500 From: [email protected] (MRS BEULAH A FRANKS) Subject: KFY: DEATH CERT-WILEY-1932-ANDERSON CO KY DEATH CERTIFICATE #27551 Deceased: Arthur Wiley Born: 08 Aug 1877 Place: Henry County Died: 30 Dec 1932 Place: Anderson County Cause: Pneumonia Buried: Versailles Cemetery, Versailles, Ky. Race: White Occupation: Farmer Status: Married Spouse: Lucy Wiley Father: B. W. Wiley Mother: Zerelda McGuire Informant: Mrs. A. W. Wiley Lawrenceburg, Ky. Beulah Wiley Franks [email protected]

Joyce: Thanks for quick reply! Yes I now also think the Ann MILTON who married "Priestly" DAVIS in May 1819* is the same as the Nancy MILTON who married Presley Davis that same month** (the different days because first date was the marriage bond and the second the record of the ceremony). No place is given but they apparently settled in Shelby County by 1821 when their son Taliaferro Milton DAVIS (who later moved to Missouri) was born. Ann/Nancy was the daughter of John Milton and Ann Stribling of Frederick Co. VA, whose lineage has been published *** but I would like to have Presley's. Best, Byron Marshall (son of Bessie Milton) * Clift, ed. Kentucky Marriages 1797-1865 (reprint of KY Historical Society Register) ** McKenzie, Colonial Families of the USA vol.II, p.519 *** Mcilhaney, Some Virginia families, being genealogies of the Kinney, Stribling, Trout, McIlhany, Milton, Rogers, Tate, Snickers, Taylor, McCormick, and other families of Virginia. (reprint 1962) [email protected] wrote: > > In a message dated 98-11-06 13:30:25 EST, you write: > > > 1) the Presley DAVIS in the 1830 Shelby Co. Census who married Nancy > > Milton on May 19, 1819 . . . > > > 3) There is also a "Priestly" DAVIS who married Ann MILTON in KY in 1819. > > Bryan, > > "Nancy" was a common nickname for "Ann", so these two are probably one and the > same. Do you know where they were married -- what county? I have MILTON's in > northern KY about that time. Don't know if Ann/Nancy is connected to mine or > not. > > Joyce

This message is to Janet with an e-mail address of Nunnehi: I have information from the Anderson County Courthouse on the lookup you requested. Unfortunately when I try to e-mail you the information the mail is bounced back to me because of a block you have placed. Please remove the block and I will resend the information. Sincerely, Shelby

In a message dated 98-11-06 13:30:25 EST, you write: > 1) the Presley DAVIS in the 1830 Shelby Co. Census who married Nancy > Milton on May 19, 1819 . . . > 3) There is also a "Priestly" DAVIS who married Ann MILTON in KY in 1819. Bryan, "Nancy" was a common nickname for "Ann", so these two are probably one and the same. Do you know where they were married -- what county? I have MILTON's in northern KY about that time. Don't know if Ann/Nancy is connected to mine or not. Joyce

I am attempting to link one of the DAVIS families are interconnected through marriage and as neighbors to my MILTON lineage in Prince William Co and in Nelson KY and thence to Shelby Co and perhaps Anderson Co. I am interested in two (or three? ) men by the Presley DAVIS who may actually be the same man 1) the Presley DAVIS in the 1830 Shelby Co. Census who married Nancy Milton on May 19, 1819 (and had a son named Taliaferro Milton DAVIS); this may be the same Presley DAVIS who had earlier married Susannah FOSTER in Nelson Co.KY in 1810. 2) the Presley DAVIS who as son Nancy MILTON and of Capt Jesse DAVIS (c.1751-c.1818 born in VA son of Isaac DAVIS) witnessed his father's will in 1818 and that of William DAVIS (his brother's?) in 1836; both in Nelson Co.KY. 3) There is also a "Priestly" DAVIS who married Ann MILTON in KY in 1819. Ultimately I hope to trace the lineage of Melissa M. DAVIS (b. 1834 in Anderson Co. KY and married Zack GREEN MILTON in 1854), maternal Grandmother of my mother Bessie MILTON (b.1906) I would appreciate any leads and would be glad to reciprocate if I can help. Byron Marshall

To everyone who e-mailed me requesting a lookup: Where did all you people come from? <grin> I've received a number of requests. I have placed them in the order that they were received-and I will get to them just as soon as I possibly can. Be patient-I will get back to each and everyone of you!!! Shelby "Kentucky Genealogical and Archival Research" [email protected]

I'm a professional researcher who lives in the Lawrenceburg area. I will do free marriage, death, and deed lookups at the Anderson County Courthouse as time permits. Shelby "Kentucky Genealogical and Archival Research" [email protected]

> Subject: > [KYWASHIN-L] VANDEVENTER, > Date: > Wed, 21 Oct 1998 21:51:43 EDT > From: > [email protected] > To: > [email protected] > > > > NEED HELP LOOKING FOR INFO FOR ANDERSON CO, KY > DON'T KNOWN IF THERE IS A ROOM FOR THAT COUNTY > > I JUST HOPE SOMEONE CAN SEND ME THE ADDRESSES IF THEY KNOWN IT > > THANK YOU > DOUGLAS WELCH SR. >

what i am looking for is Sarah e VANDEVENTER MOTHER NAME FATHER 'S NAME IS KNOWN THANKS AGAIN ALL DOUGLAS WELCH

HI ALL I, AM, NEW TO THIS LIST SO I WILL GIVE WHAT I KNOW ABOUT WHO I, AM, SEARCHING FOR JACOB VANDEVENTER HAD A DAUGHTER NAMED SARAH ELIZABETH VANDEVENTER WHAT I, AM, LOOKING FOR IS THE MARRIAGE CERT TO CHECK THE SPELLING OF HER NAME WHAT I HAVE IS THE DEATH CERT FOR SARAH E. VANDEVENTER(CASE) SHE MARRIED JAMES WILLIAM CASE SHE WAS BORN IN ANDERSON CO. ON FEB 16 1852 THE MOTHER S. NAME LOOKS LIKE MARGI DRISKELT OR OVISKELT NOT TOO SURE OF THE SPELLING SO THAT LEADS ME TO LOOK FOR THE MARRIAGE CERT. TO CONTINUE MY SEARCH MOST OF MY FAMILY SETTLED IN WASHINGTON AND NELSON COUNTIES SO THIS ADDS ANOTHER LIST THAT I, AM ON THANKS 4 YOUR TIME DOUGLAS WELCH SR.

Looking for information on the following families. Robert WOODS d. 12/15/1886. He married Cora SMITH d. 1/7/1889. (these dates from family Bible) They had at least one son Robert Jackson WOODS b. 3/18/1858 in Anderson County, (this info from Death Certificate) he died 1/24/1944 Jefferson County KY. He married Annie Bell HORTENBERRY 3/16/1884 Spencer County, She was the daughter of Felix HORTENBERRY and Mary MURPHY (d/o of Samuel MURPHY and Lucinda HOUSE) Look forward to hearing from anyone researching these names. Brenda